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The December 2016 issue of Tabletalk will consider the biblical-theological theme of remembering God. Throughout the Bible, we are told about the dangers of forgetting God and the importance of remembering Him. The greatest threat Israel faced, for example, was …
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The November 2016 issue of Tabletalk will consider the biblical-theological theme of maturity. Maturity is a combination of wisdom, kindness, and endurance—a “growing up” in love. Compared to our forefathers in the faith, many of us are lacking in maturity. …
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The October 2016 issue of Tabletalk will look at the sixteenth century. In particular, the goal of this issue is to introduce readers to the key events, people, publications, and ideas that shaped the Protestant Reformation. After explaining the necessity …
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The September 2016 issue of Tabletalk will look at the doctrine of the church. Ecclesiology is often neglected by many Christians. Even when the church is discussed, it is framed in traditional or pragmatic terms more than in biblical categories. …
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The August 2016 issue of Tabletalk considers addictions. Both men and women are affected by addictions because of the fall. The root problem of addictions is that they reveal our idolatrous hearts. While there are differences in the various types of …
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The July 2016 issue of Tabletalk looks at doubt and assurance. The quest for full assurance of salvation has long concerned the people of God. Many have felt the tension expressed by the psalmist, “If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, …
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The June 2016 issue of Tabletalk addresses legalism. At its root, legalism is an attempt to earn favor with God by human effort. It is the opposite of antinomianism, which belittles the law by cheapening grace. In contrast, legalism exalts …
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The May 2016 issue of Tabletalk examines John 3:16. This verse is among the most well-known and loved passages in the Bible. Even those who know little about Scripture recognize it as a cornerstone of Christian belief. While many are …
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The April 2016 issue of Tabletalk considers Islam. Since originating in Arabia during the seventh century, Islam has expanded around the globe. Some estimates identify as much as twenty-three percent of the world’s population as being Muslim. Christianity has a long …
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The March 2016 issue of Tabletalk examines several “one another” passages in the New Testament. Christians are not called to live in isolation from other Christians. Rather, they are called to a life of fellowship in the communion of the saints. …
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The February 2016 issue of Tabletalk will consider spiritual awakening. God rouses individuals from their spiritual deadness by the work of His Holy Spirit, and these awakenings sometimes occur in the hearts of great numbers of people in particular locations. …
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The January 2016 issue of Tabletalk will examine the biblical basis for apologetics. While certain apologetic methodological disagreements remain, all Reformed Christians share a commitment to the scriptural foundation for apologetics. Thus, the purpose of this issue will be to …
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The December 2015 issue of Tabletalk considers contentment. The Bible emphasizes that Christians should be content in Christ. On the one hand, contentment means resting in the peace of Christ. On the other hand, it doesn’t mean that Christians should simply …
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